Top stories developing across the region at the noon hour:
Chad Pergram reports on inaugural events from Capitol Hill; Howard Dean held an “Un-auguration” event in Burlington, speaking to 250 supporters; Vermont Supreme Court Justice Paul Reiber begins a confirmation process to become chief justice; preparation begins to tear down Rutland’s parking deck – once touted as the key to a strong downtown; Newark Balkan Chorus performs a tribute to its founder, Evanne Wyrick, who died yesterday of cancer.
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